The Huyck Preserve offers public access to Lake Myosotis for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and picnicking. Lake Myosotis is also a perfect location for bird watching. Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles can frequently be seen swooping across the lake and many warblers inhabit the brush just off Lake Trail East. Be sure to keep an eye out for the resident beavers as well!
Limited parking is available at the Huyck Preserve for those visitors wishing to enjoy our Lake Program. Boat launch users may park at the Lake Myosotis Boat Racks, and paid beach pass holders may park at the Lake Myosotis Beach when lifeguards are on duty. Please contact the office (518-797-3440) or email [email protected] with any questions.
Limited parking is available at the Huyck Preserve for those visitors wishing to enjoy our Lake Program. Boat launch users may park at the Lake Myosotis Boat Racks, and paid beach pass holders may park at the Lake Myosotis Beach when lifeguards are on duty. Please contact the office (518-797-3440) or email [email protected] with any questions.
Beach passes are now available for current Huyck Preserve members. Renew or join, and reserve yours today!
Membership must be current since January 2025.
Membership must be current since January 2025.
Swimming
Beach passes are REQUIRED for swimming in Lake Myosotis. Beach passes are available for an additional fee to Huyck Preserve Members only. This fee pays for the insurance and lifeguards necessary to maintain the beach program. Week-long guest passes are available for current Huyck Preserve beach-pass holders at an additional cost. Pricing and purchasing are available each year starting in April.
If you are a new member or renewing a membership, beach passes can be purchased through our website. If you are already a current member, please call the Huyck Preserve office (518-797-3440) or email [email protected] to arrange.
Beach passes are REQUIRED for swimming in Lake Myosotis. Beach passes are available for an additional fee to Huyck Preserve Members only. This fee pays for the insurance and lifeguards necessary to maintain the beach program. Week-long guest passes are available for current Huyck Preserve beach-pass holders at an additional cost. Pricing and purchasing are available each year starting in April.
If you are a new member or renewing a membership, beach passes can be purchased through our website. If you are already a current member, please call the Huyck Preserve office (518-797-3440) or email [email protected] to arrange.
The beach is scheduled to open for swimming June 21, 2025.
Beach hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 1 – 8 PM in June and July and 1 – 7 PM in August
(hours subject to change based on weather or staffing)
Beach hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 1 – 8 PM in June and July and 1 – 7 PM in August
(hours subject to change based on weather or staffing)
Lake Myosotis Rules and Regulations
1. Swimming is allowed only when a lifeguard is present. No one is to be in the water if there is not a lifeguard on duty!
2. Regular hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 1 – 8 PM in June and July and 1 – 7 PM in August (subject to change based on weather or staffing).
3. Use of the swimming area is limited to swim pass holders and their guests (following #4 and #5) only.
4. Pass holders must be checked-in by the Huyck Preserve staff member at the gate. Swim passes are for one household (immediate family) and are non-transferable.
5. Each regular beach pass comes with the chance to bring five individual guests throughout the season (e.g. bring a family of five once or bring one person five times). Staff at the Pond Hill Road gate will punch beach cards to keep track of guests.
6. Weekly passes can be purchased by current beach pass holders who are members at the family level or higher for an additional fee of $50 per pass. Weekly passes cover up to five people and are non-transferable. Passes are valid for a specified one-week period. Beach pass holders may purchase up to five weekly passes per season.
7. No dogs or other pets are allowed in the beach or picnic areas. Pet owners will be asked to take their pet home if they are brought to the beach.
8. Children under 10 years old must be supervised by someone 16 years old or older.
9. Non-swimmers are NOT allowed beyond the first rope. Everyone under 18 years old will be tested every year by a lifeguard before they will be allowed to go to the platform or into the deep water section. No exceptions!
10. Swimming is absolutely prohibited anywhere in the lake beyond the designated swimming area. No swimming will be permitted from boats that are launched from the boat launching site or anywhere else.
11. Floats may be allowed in the shallow swim area with lifeguard approval. Floats are NOT allowed in the deep section or dock section except at the discretion of the lifeguard
12. Horseplay is NOT allowed on the diving platform, and only one diver is allowed on the diving board at a time. The next swimmer in line to use the diving board must wait until the previous swimmer has safely cleared the area by swimming to the dock ladder or under the rope into the adjacent designated swimming area.
13. No dunking, excessive splashing, or other roughhousing is allowed.
14. Lifeguards need to cool off in the water periodically and state law requires that all swimmers exit the lake at that time. A 10-minute lifeguard break will occur at 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm.
15. All swimmers must exit the water if there is thunder or lightning and must remain out 30 minutes past the last thunder clap and/or lightning bolt. The lifeguard will signal when swimmers may go back in the water.
16. Boating and fishing are not permitted anywhere near the beach or picnic area.
17. Motors are NOT allowed on the lake - this also includes electric trolling motors and remote control toys.
18. Boaters must have a life jacket (pfd) for each person in a boat.
19. No glass is permitted at the beachfront area.
20. All garbage and recyclables must be taken out of the area by swimmers and picnickers at the close of each day.
21. In the event of health and safety concerns, additional rules may be posted.
2. Regular hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 1 – 8 PM in June and July and 1 – 7 PM in August (subject to change based on weather or staffing).
3. Use of the swimming area is limited to swim pass holders and their guests (following #4 and #5) only.
4. Pass holders must be checked-in by the Huyck Preserve staff member at the gate. Swim passes are for one household (immediate family) and are non-transferable.
5. Each regular beach pass comes with the chance to bring five individual guests throughout the season (e.g. bring a family of five once or bring one person five times). Staff at the Pond Hill Road gate will punch beach cards to keep track of guests.
6. Weekly passes can be purchased by current beach pass holders who are members at the family level or higher for an additional fee of $50 per pass. Weekly passes cover up to five people and are non-transferable. Passes are valid for a specified one-week period. Beach pass holders may purchase up to five weekly passes per season.
7. No dogs or other pets are allowed in the beach or picnic areas. Pet owners will be asked to take their pet home if they are brought to the beach.
8. Children under 10 years old must be supervised by someone 16 years old or older.
9. Non-swimmers are NOT allowed beyond the first rope. Everyone under 18 years old will be tested every year by a lifeguard before they will be allowed to go to the platform or into the deep water section. No exceptions!
10. Swimming is absolutely prohibited anywhere in the lake beyond the designated swimming area. No swimming will be permitted from boats that are launched from the boat launching site or anywhere else.
11. Floats may be allowed in the shallow swim area with lifeguard approval. Floats are NOT allowed in the deep section or dock section except at the discretion of the lifeguard
12. Horseplay is NOT allowed on the diving platform, and only one diver is allowed on the diving board at a time. The next swimmer in line to use the diving board must wait until the previous swimmer has safely cleared the area by swimming to the dock ladder or under the rope into the adjacent designated swimming area.
13. No dunking, excessive splashing, or other roughhousing is allowed.
14. Lifeguards need to cool off in the water periodically and state law requires that all swimmers exit the lake at that time. A 10-minute lifeguard break will occur at 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm.
15. All swimmers must exit the water if there is thunder or lightning and must remain out 30 minutes past the last thunder clap and/or lightning bolt. The lifeguard will signal when swimmers may go back in the water.
16. Boating and fishing are not permitted anywhere near the beach or picnic area.
17. Motors are NOT allowed on the lake - this also includes electric trolling motors and remote control toys.
18. Boaters must have a life jacket (pfd) for each person in a boat.
19. No glass is permitted at the beachfront area.
20. All garbage and recyclables must be taken out of the area by swimmers and picnickers at the close of each day.
21. In the event of health and safety concerns, additional rules may be posted.
Kayaking/Canoeing
Non-motorized kayaks and canoes are permitted on Lake Myosotis only. No boats are allowed on Lincoln Pond. Limited boat racks are available to members of the Huyck Preserve. Racks will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, for an additional fee. The Preserve does not rent boats. Boats stored must be removed by Veteran's Day weekend. Please email [email protected] for more information about the boat rack program. Boat rack slots may be reserved beginning in mid-April each year.
Non-motorized kayaks and canoes are permitted on Lake Myosotis only. No boats are allowed on Lincoln Pond. Limited boat racks are available to members of the Huyck Preserve. Racks will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, for an additional fee. The Preserve does not rent boats. Boats stored must be removed by Veteran's Day weekend. Please email [email protected] for more information about the boat rack program. Boat rack slots may be reserved beginning in mid-April each year.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed on Lake Myosotis ONLY and with a current NYS fishing license. Ice fishing on Lake Myosotis is also allowed if conditions permit (hand augers only). Fishing is NOT permitted on Lincoln Pond or in our creek system.
Fishing is allowed on Lake Myosotis ONLY and with a current NYS fishing license. Ice fishing on Lake Myosotis is also allowed if conditions permit (hand augers only). Fishing is NOT permitted on Lincoln Pond or in our creek system.
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